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06-05-17, 07:00 PM

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Hi All,looking for a way to level a poorly poured concrete floor,area about 400'
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06-05-17, 07:03 PM

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There's always leveling cement but that is an awful lot. How much is it off ?

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06-05-17, 07:06 PM

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You could use a self leveling mix, which will cost you arm and leg. Or use some non-shrink grout, which is found by the concrete.
Example:
https://www.quikrete.com/productline...isiongrout.asp

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06-07-17, 05:22 AM

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There are a lot of low spots and swirl marks from the left by the machine,certainly not a finished floor.
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